Tag: Special Session

Abolishing property tax was named as a legislative priority by the delegates of the 2016 convention. Tomorrow morning, floor votes are expected on the House floor on bills related to school finance and property tax issues. Representative Valoree Swanson’s office has filed and will continue to file amendments on every bill she can that makes… Continue reading CALL TODAY to help end the property tax!

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Sen. Donna Campbell Applauds Governor Abbott for Calling Special Session to Include Pro-Life Issues, Property Tax Relief, and Annexation Reform AUSTIN – State Senator Donna Campbell released the following statement after Governor Abbott’s press conference calling for a special session this afternoon: “Time ran out on a number of issues critical… Continue reading Sen. Donna Campbell Applauds Governor Abbott for Calling Special Session

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 My Fellow Texas Republicans, On behalf of Republicans across Texas, I thank Governor Greg Abbott for calling a special session to provide another opportunity to advance some of the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Platform items left unfinished in the regular session. Governor Abbott included in his call several items which… Continue reading Letter from Chairman Dickey Re: Special Session

June 6, 2017 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced a legislative special session that will begin on July 18th, 2017. In his announcement, Governor Abbott identified 20 items that will be included on the special session call. “Considering all the successes of the 85th legislative session, we should not be where we are today,”… Continue reading Governor Abbott Announces Special Session